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Healthcare Administration and Informatics | Samford University

Lead with impact through Samford University’s Healthcare Administration and Informatics program. Designed for individuals called to serve, this program equips you with the skills to drive change in healthcare leadership and technology.
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Healthcare Admin & Informatics
Samford’s Department of Healthcare Administration and Informatics is dedicated to creating leaders who embrace service-minded leadership and demonstrate a commitment to Christian values and principles through serving the community.

Each academic program seeks to help students grow into well-rounded, responsible and driven individuals, helping them explore their interests and strengthen their weaknesses.

Pursue Your Calling.

Prepare for a Fulfilling Career.

At Samford, we prepare compassionate, service-minded leaders, caring for individuals and communities by managing the business side of health care.

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Degrees

Take the next step toward a career in healthcare administration and informatics.

  • BS in Healthcare Administration
  • Minor in Healthcare Administration
  • Minor in Health Informatics and Analytics
  • Fast-track Master of Healthcare Administration
  • Online Master of Healthcare Administration
  • Minor in Healthcare Administration (Graduate)
  • Online MS in Health Informatics and Analytics
  • Doctor of Public Health (DrPH)
  • Joint MHA/Master of Business Administration
  • Joint PharmD/Master of Healthcare Administration
  • Joint PharmD/MS in Health Informatics and Analytics
 
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Career Pathways

The opportunities in the field of healthcare administration and informatics is vast, offering numerous career options and specialties in settings like:

  • Hospitals and health systems
  • Long-term care facilities
  • Health entrepreneurship
  • Nonprofit organizations
  • Insurance companies
  • Consulting firms
  • Government agencies
  • And more

Hallmarks of Healthcare Admin and Informatics at Samford

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Christian Mission

Study in an environment where your faith will be fostered and integrated into discussions related to leadership, ethics, patient care and organizational systems.

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Faculty Mentorship

Our faculty are readily available to you, no matter the distance or format, building  mentoring relationships that last years beyond graduation.

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Field Experience

Your academic experience is paired with real life application through internship placements that are personalized and aligned with your career goals and aspirations.

Mission, Vision & Values

Mission Statement

The mission of the Department of Healthcare Administration and Informatics is to prepare service-minded leaders and health professionals in a Christ-centered environment through competency-based, interprofessional education that is committed to excellence.

Vision Statement

We aspire to prepare influential and visionary healthcare professionals who make a positive impact on their communities.

Core Values

The Department of Healthcare Administration and Informatics values the following as central to our success:

  • Christian-Based Education: We are committed to integrating our Christian faith and beliefs in our delivery of healthcare administration education.
  • Excellence: We pursue excellence within the department through opportunities for achievement in scholarship, service and research.
  • Practice-Ready: We are committed to preparing students who are ready to practice upon graduation.
  • Respect for Diversity: We are committed to respecting the differences in others by learning to appreciate the different cultures of the populations that we serve.
  • Integrity: We are committed to operating in an environment that values honesty, fairness and the highest ethical standards to sustain a community of trust.
  • Empowerment: We encourage personal accountability for success through shared governance in academic pursuits.
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